E.R. nurse Ella Majors has seen all the misery that she can handle.
Burned-out and unsure of her next step, she accepts the temporary
position as caregiver to Marion Henderson, a frightened five-year-old
who suffers from juvenile diabetes.
But Ella soon realizes there is more sorrow in the isolated home than
the little girl's illness can account for. Harris Henderson, a single
father, seems better able to deal with the wild birds he rehabilitates
in his birds-of-prey sanctuary than with his own daughter.
Then something magical begins to happen: the timeless beauty of the
South Carolina coast and the majestic grace of the wild birds weave a
healing spell on the injured hearts at the sanctuary. But a troubled
mother's unexpected return will test the fragile bonds of trust and new
love, and reveal the inherent risks and exhilarating beauty of flying
free.
"A fascinating, emotion-filled narrative that's not to be missed."
--Booklist (starred review)
"Monroe is in her element when describing the wonders of nature and the
ways people relate to it.... Hauntingly beautiful." --Publishers
Weekly
